Voices for Virginia’s Children is hosting the Beyond Trauma: Youth Mental Health Policy and Practice Summit on October 11, 2023 in Richmond, Virginia.
At Voices, we believe that all young people deserve the opportunity to thrive. Yet an entire generation of young people in Virginia are facing an urgent, growing mental health crisis. We urgently need statewide policy solutions to the youth mental health crisis, yet we cannot move forward with creating policy change until we grapple with the root causes of youth mental health struggles—and with our own healing. Our 2023 summit is intended to explore solutions to Virginia's youth mental health crisis through the lens of Healing Centered Engagement.
“Healing centered engagement” offers a holistic approach to trauma that shifts our focus from pathology (trauma) to possibility (well-being). We are thrilled to bring Dr. Shawn Ginwright, a nationally renowned scholar and youth development expert, to Virginia as our keynote speaker and to join hands with partners in both healing and demanding a better Virginia for our young people.
With 12 invigorating workshops across three tracks (Individual, Interpersonal, and Institutional), attendees will walk away with tools to embark on their healing journey and ways to incorporate healing into youth policy and practice.
Workshop Highlights:
HEALING CENTERED LEADERSHIP
"Healing Centered Leadership" is a transformative workshop that brings together a panel of revered community and organizational leaders. Join us as they share their profound experiences and expertise in leading from a trauma-informed and healing-centered lens. Discover powerful strategies, tools, and insights to cultivate compassionate, inclusive, and resilient leadership practices that prioritize the holistic well-being and healing of individuals and communities. Gain the inspiration and knowledge needed to create transformative change and foster environments where healing and growth thrive.
IMPROVING THE ECOSYSTEM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH
Discover actionable steps to enhance the mental health ecosystem for LGBTQ+ youth in our workshop, "Improving the Ecosystem for LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health." Join us as we delve into strategies for mental health practitioners, programs, and educational institutions to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ young people. Gain valuable insights, best practices, and practical tools to foster a safe and affirming space, ensuring the well-being and resilience of LGBTQ+ youth.
THRIVING LEARNERS: LESSONS FROM SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH
"Thriving Learners: Lessons from School-Based Mental Health Supports for Children and Youth" is a transformative workshop led by a panel of experienced school-based mental health professionals. Gain valuable insights into the necessary frameworks and support required to elevate the implementation of mental health services in schools, enabling students to thrive academically, emotionally, and socially.
Be sure to visit our Summit website for details and tickets!
- Tickets will be on sale through September 30, 2023. Early bird pricing is available through August 1!
- Tickets may be purchased to attend only the Summit, only the Amplify Awards, or both!
- To purchase tickets to both events and save $25, use the “Joint Ticket” link on the Summit website.
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